Hardware Integration Engineer III (Design & Integration) – Space Resources

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We invite you to be a part of our Space Resources Program. This initiative is at the forefront of developing In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) technologies destined for the Moon and beyond. If youre passionate about our mission and are looking to make a meaningful contribution you might just be the ideal candidate to join our innovative and forward-thinking team.

As a Hardware Integration Engineer III focused on Integration & Assembly you will lead how we design and build complex mechanical assemblies from early prototyping and build strategy through technology demonstration mission deployment and fullrate production. You will define assembly plans tooling and inspection strategies that make builds simple reliable and costeffective. You will work handson with machining waterjet laser and EDM processes to bridge design intent and production reality ensuring our hardware is built safely correctly and efficiently the first time and every time.

Responsibilities

• Own endtoend assembly planning for complex mechanical and electromechanical hardware including maintaining the environment including build sequence station layout takt/cycle time targets and integration workflows.
• Design and improve assembly steps fixtures tools and line layouts to optimize ergonomics safety throughput and rightfirsttime quality.
• Develop clear unambiguous work instructions visual aids and standard work packages for technicians and assemblers.
• Define tolerances datum schemes and inspection plans; perform tolerance stackups and validate that parts assemblies and processes meet requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineering to select appropriate manufacturing processes (machining waterjet laser EDM etc.) and drive Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) into new and existing designs.
• Partner with internal and external suppliers to develop qualify and document manufacturing processes including process capability control plans and acceptance criteria.
• Lead structured rootcause analysis and corrective action (e.g. 8D Fishbone 5Why) to resolve production issues and nonconformances; drive systemic fixes that improve yield quality and cycle time.
• Analyze build data and metrics to identify constraints reduce variability and increase throughput; implement changes using a datadriven approach.
• Ensure configuration control of tooling work instructions and assembly processes in coordination with Design Quality and Configuration Management.
• Support build readiness and launch of new products and major design changes including process development firstarticle builds and manufacturing validations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines (Design Quality Supply Chain Test) to ensure safe efficient and repeatable production.
• Work closely with Shipping/Receiving and Inventory teams to ensure parts are properly received inspected cleaned kitted and staged to support build plans and minimize line shortages or delays.
• Use MRP/ERP systems to develop and maintain routings production schedules and part/assembly tracking; align material availability capacity and work orders with integration and assembly plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering supporting integration and/or assembly of complex mechanical or electromechanical hardware.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing assembly processes including defining build sequences fixtures/tooling and detailed work instructions.
• Strong DFM/DFA skills and proficiency with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and tolerance analysis for multicomponent assemblies.
• Handson experience with machining waterjet laser and EDM processes including how process capabilities influence tolerances fixturing and inspection.
• Proficiency with a 3D CAD system (e.g. NX Creo SolidWorks) for designing tooling fixtures and simple components.
• Familiarity with CAM and ERP/MRP systems to support routing BOM structure work order creation and build planning.
• Proven track record of driving manufacturing improvements (yield cycle time cost or quality) using data and structured problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively on the shop floor collaborating with technicians and production teams and to communicate clearly with crossfunctional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace spaceflight or other highreliability highly regulated industries (e.g. medical devices defense nuclear).
• Experience taking hardware from development/prototype builds through rate production including process characterization and production readiness.
• Background with hightemperature and nontraditional materials such as ceramics; refractory metals (tungsten molybdenum tantalum niobium); and highpurity metals.
• Knowledge of joining and processing methods for these materials (e.g. brazing diffusion bonding laser welding vacuum or inertatmosphere processes contamination/cleanliness control).
• Experience with PLM MES and digital manufacturing tools (e.g. PTC Windchill digital work instructions electronic signoff).
• Familiarity with PFMEA control plans SPC GR&R and other advanced manufacturing quality tools.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify and communicate complex build concepts and data to a wide range of audiences including technicians and leadership.
• Experience leading crossfunctional projects and mentoring earlycareer engineers.

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Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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